World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Branch of Service

U.S. Merchant Marine

Hometown

Seattle, Washington

Honored By

Kathleen Wata

Relationship

Niece

Activity During WWII

HIS SHIP WAS SUNK AND HIS CREW SPENT 2 WEEKS ADRIFT BEFORE THEY WERE RESCUED. HIS BEST FRIEND DIED IN THE LIFE RAFT AND HE HAD TO TELL HIS PARENTS.